Nature and Forest bathing is a 2.5-3 hour walk. We begin with an introduction to the practice and a recognition of the land where we are visiting. It is a very slow walk, covering a very short distance. Next, I guide us along by providing sensory immersion prompts or invitations and give you approximately 15 minutes at a time to explore on your own. After each prompt we gather to share our experiences if we so choose. The walk culminates with tea and treats in honor of the nature within and around us.
Why go with a guide?
Many cultures around the world throughout history have sought guidance and healing from the natural world. Every day medicinal remedies, and various healing modalities depend on research found in nature. A trained, certified guide is there to help open the doors for understanding your personal relationship within the natural world. We create and offer a container to unplug, let go, to release societal pressures, and to share and bear witness with others in a safe facilitated way. The guided practice can inspire impactful and transformative awareness’s in a way that other experiences may not fulfill. Many return again and again on a guided walk to broaden their own relationship with nature.
What Does It Cost?
For an individual: *Sliding Scale Fee $30 – $50 offered
A small private group (3 – 10): $40 each person
Large Group events (10+): $35 each person
Important Information
Participants: This program is suitable for teens or older children, however it is designed towards adults 18+
Covid-19 Protocol: Masks are optional in accordance with local mandates. If you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or are not feeling well, please reschedule for another date.
Weather Conditions: We will attend the walk “rain or shine”, except in cases of strong storms or winds. If we walk in rainy or cold conditions, please be sure to wear weather appropriate attire. If cancelled due to weather, registrants can choose from a full refund or to reschedule a walk for another day.
Arriving and Parking: Please be sure to arrive a bit early to secure a parking spot, and do not leave any personal items visible in the car.
Bathrooms: There is a public bathroom available, but please know we do live in a rural area so it may be an outhouse.
What to Bring:
- A signed Liability and Release form and Health Questionnaire. If you do not have a printer, you may email them to NatureWalksRx@gmail.com prior to the walk.
- Reusable water bottle
- Mask – optional
- Comfortable shoes and clothes, weather appropriate
- Something to sit on such as a towel, plastic, camp chair or yoga mat. The ground may be wet or cold.
- A light pack to hold your supplies and keep your hands free.
At NatureWalksRx all are welcome, and invited on our walks. We are open, and inclusive of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, size, disability or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.
We acknowledge physical needs regardless of age or restriction and will modify the experience to accommodate individual needs to the best of our ability.